Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| popo | /ˈpopo/ | masculine |
| pupú | /puˈpu/ | masculine |
These terms refer to feces. To express the action of defecating in a childish or gentle way, use the phrase hacer popó rather than a single verb.
Which one should you use?
While popó and pupú both mean poop, pupú is often perceived as slightly more childish or used more frequently in certain Latin American regions.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term popó is a common, slightly more childish or informal way to say poop compared to medical terms. In Chile, excremento is a formal and widely understood term, while materia fecal is a formal term used in medical or scientific discussions. The most common and widely understood informal term in Chile is caca, whereas cagada is a vulgar way to refer to poop.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, excremento is a formal term, materia fecal is used for medical or scientific contexts, caca is the common informal term and cagada is considered vulgar.
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How does it change in a sentence?
Both popo and pupú are masculine nouns. The phrase hacer popó is used to express the action of defecating.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpopo/
Did you know?
- The word pupú might actually mimic the sound of a car horn, rather than the biological act itself.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, children are taught to say hacer popó as a euphemism to avoid the more direct and potentially crude verbs for defecating.
- Unlike English where 'poop' can be both a noun and a verb, Spanish speakers typically use the phrase hacer popó to express the action.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are cleaning up after their pet.
- LucíaMira, el perro dejó popo aquí.Look, the dog left poop here.
- DanielNo te preocupes, yo limpio la popo.Don't worry, I'll clean the poop.
- LucíaBusca una bolsa para recoger la popo.Find a bag to pick up the poop.
- DanielEstá bien, ya tengo una bolsa.Okay, I already have a bag.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poop” translations and entries popo, pupú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pupú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
